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South Salt Lake building permits
VerifiedSouth Salt Lake, Utah — as published 2026-07-08.
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Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Remodel)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction, additions, structural modifications, and most residential building system work in South Salt Lake. The Total Building Permit Fee is valuation-based, computed from current ICC Building Valuation Data (ICCBVD) per the city's own formula, rather than a flat table, per the official Consolidated Fee Schedule (last amended by Ord. No. 2025-17, 5-28-2025).
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- New single-family residential construction, additions, or structural modifications to floor, walls, roof, windows, or doors
- Complete application submitted through the city's Building Permits process (220 E Morris Avenue, Suite 150)
- Compliance with the adopted 2012 IBC (with Appendix J amendment) / adopted IRC (with 2006 Appendix P) per Municipal Code § 8.10.010
- Plan Check Fee due at time of building permit application; Building Fee and State Surcharge Fee due prior to permit issuance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application (PDF), submitted to the Community Development Department, 220 E Morris Avenue, Suite 150.
- RequiredResidential Plan Submittal ChecklistCity-published checklist of required plan sets/details for residential permit submittals, referenced on the official Building Permits page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Building Fee + Plan Check Fee + State Surcharge Fee) | Building Fee (B) = local multiplier x Gross ICCBVD Valuation; Plan Check Fee (P) = B x 0.65; State Surcharge Fee (Y) = B x 0.01; Total = B + P + Y | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A (Ord. No. 2020-02, § V(Exh. D), 1-8-2020, as amended through Ord. No. 2025-17, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-2025), confirmed via the city's official Municode-hosted code text. Valuation is based on the most current ICC Building Valuation Data, updated semi-annually; no fixed local multiplier value was published in the fee schedule text itself. |
| Additional Plan Review (beyond initial + 2 reviews) | $56.00/hour | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A: Building/Plan Check Fees include an initial review plus two subsequent reviews at no charge; additional hourly fees beyond that are $56.00/hour. |
| Inspection Re-Fee | $56.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Commencing Construction Prior to Permit Issuance | Additional 100% of the Building Fee | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Culinary Water Impact Fee | 3/4" meter $6,345.00; 1" meter $6,345.00; 1.5" meter $12,690.00; 2" meter $20,304.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.B, current through Ord. No. 2025-17 (5-28-2025) — re-fetched and confirmed verbatim against the live Municode page 2026-07-23 (figures unchanged; also matches the Other-meter-connection formula '(water consumption, gdp)/(1,364 gdp/ERU)*($6,345 per ERC)'). This fee derives from the city's June 2024 Drinking Water Impact Fee Facilities Plan/Impact Fee Analysis, codified via Ord. No. 2024-11 (7-31-2024); no newer culinary-water impact fee ordinance was found. |
| Wastewater Impact Fee (Non-PID Members, per typical residential connection) | Collection $10,400.00 + Treatment $1,063.00 + Planning $97.00 = $11,560.00 total | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.B — re-fetched and confirmed verbatim against the live Municode page 2026-07-23 (figures unchanged). This is the current text of § 3.11.040.B specifically as amended by Ordinance No. 2025-17, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-2025 (which amended the wastewater collection system impact fee); no newer amending ordinance to this subsection was found. A separate lower PID-member total of $1,160.00 (Treatment + Planning only) applies to properties within the Central Valley Water Reclamation PID service boundary. |
| Parks Impact Fee | Single-family $1,677.00/household; Multi-Family $1,608.00/household | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.B — re-fetched and confirmed verbatim against the live Municode page 2026-07-23 (figures unchanged). |
Fence Permit
VerifiedRequired in South Salt Lake for any fence constructed of masonry material (any height) or exceeding 6 feet in height (any material); wood fences under 6 feet do not require a permit, per the city's official Building Permits FAQ. Governed by the zoning fence-height and clear-view standards in Title 17.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Masonry-material fence (any height) OR any fence over 6 feet tall (any material) — permit required
- Wood fence under 6 feet tall — no permit required
- Front-yard fences capped at 4 feet; corner-side-yard fences capped at 6 feet; rear-yard fences capped at 6 feet, per Municipal Code § 17.07.060.E — the current code has no separate, higher cap for non-corner side yards or for fences built 'with a building permit'
- Clear-view area (sight-triangle) compliance required in all cases regardless of fence height
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSame official South Salt Lake Building Permit Application form used for fence permits that trigger the masonry/over-6-foot threshold.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Installation (Over-the-Counter Flat Fee, Commercial) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees table: 'Fence installation ... $30.00' (listed identically under both the commercial and residential over-the-counter flat-fee lists). |
| Concrete (block) with footing & rebar, or fences 7 feet or greater | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees table: 'Concrete (block), with footing & rebar or fences 7 feet or greater ... $50.00.' |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for any building reroofing project in South Salt Lake, per the city's official Building Permits FAQ. Billed as an over-the-counter flat fee scaled by roof area (or by scope for residential re-roof work), per the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Any reroofing project (shingle, tar/gravel, or membrane) requires a building permit
- Fee scaled by total roof square footage for commercial-scope re-roofs, or by scope of work (added layer vs. strip-down/sheathing replacement) for residential-scope re-roofs
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application form.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roof, 10,000 sq ft or less | $150.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees: 'Re-Roof—Applies to either shingle, Tar/Gravel, or Membrane ... Re-Roof 10,000 sf or less ... $150.00.' |
| Re-Roof, 10,000 to 50,000 sq ft | $300.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Re-Roof, greater than 50,000 sq ft | $500.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Re-Roof, adding second layer (residential scope) | $75.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, residential over-the-counter flat fee list. |
| Re-Roof, strip down/sheathing replacement/ice & water barrier (residential scope) | $75.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, residential over-the-counter flat fee list. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any building in South Salt Lake, billed as an over-the-counter flat fee scaled by building type/use, per the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Applies per building demolished
- Fee tier depends on building classification: commercial, two-family or more, single family/accessory building, or interior demolition
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application form, used for demolition permit requests.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Demolition | $60.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees: 'Demolition permit (per building) ... Commercial demolition ... $60.00.' |
| Two-Family or More Demolition | $60.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Single Family/Accessory Building Demolition | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Interior Demolition (plans and inspection required) | $20.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for building-mounted, freestanding, or billboard signage in South Salt Lake, billed as an over-the-counter flat fee (electrical work for illuminated signs billed separately). Handled via the Building Permits office's dedicated Sign Permit contact line.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Building-mounted, freestanding (ground/pole/monument), or billboard (off-premises) sign
- Electrical work for illuminated signage requires a separate electrical permit
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application form, used for sign permit requests.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building-Mounted Sign | $100.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees: 'Sign permits (not including electrical work, if needed) ... Building mounted ... $100.00.' |
| Freestanding Sign (ground, pole, monument, etc.) | $200.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Billboard (Off-Premises Sign) | $500.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction or establishment of an Internal or External Accessory Dwelling Unit in South Salt Lake, per Municipal Code § 17.04.030.B (approval chain, unit caps, owner-occupancy, Short-Term Rental ban) and § 17.07.060.I-J (lot/size/height/parking development standards). § 17.04.030.B was amended by Ordinance No. 2026-12 to move its numeric development standards into § 17.07 rather than stating them itself — confirmed live 2026-07-23, with the underlying figures unchanged. Requires a Predevelopment Application, evidence of owner-occupancy, a Building Permit application, and (if the ADU will be rented) a Rental Business License, per the city's official ADU Handbook.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Parcel/lot minimum 6,000 sq ft with minimum 50 feet of frontage
- Maximum of one Internal ADU and one External ADU per parcel/lot
- External ADU capped at the lesser of 50% of the Primary Dwelling's square footage (excluding garage) or 1,000 sq ft, maximum 2 bedrooms; Internal ADU has no size/bedroom cap
- Owner-occupancy of the Primary Dwelling or the ADU required (limited exceptions for multi-family-zoned lots, active military service, or owner hospitalization/assisted living)
- Neither unit may be used as a Short-Term Rental (lease terms under 30 days prohibited)
- One on-site parking space per ADU required, in addition to existing required parking
- Predevelopment Application, evidence of owner-occupancy, Building Permit application, and (if rented) Rental Business License application, per Municipal Code § 17.04.030.B.5
- ADU may not be constructed within a mobile home, portable container, trailer, carport, canopy structure, or similar structure
Required documents
- RequiredADU Predevelopment ApplicationInitial required application step for any ADU, per the city's official ADU Handbook and Municipal Code § 17.04.030.B.5.a.
- RequiredEvidence of Owner OccupancyRequired documentation confirming the property owner resides on the subject property, per Municipal Code § 17.04.030.B.5.b and § 17.04.030.B.8.
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationStandard South Salt Lake Building Permit Application, required in addition to the Predevelopment Application, per Municipal Code § 17.04.030.B.5.c.
- OptionalRental Business License ApplicationRequired only if the ADU (or Primary Dwelling) will be rented out, per Municipal Code § 17.04.030.B.5.d and the city's official ADU Handbook.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Predevelopment Review Fee | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.D (Planning and Zoning Fees): 'Predevelopment review ... $50.00.' Confirmed as the applicable fee referenced by the official ADU Handbook's 'What fees do I have to pay?' FAQ, which states the Predevelopment Application Fee, applicable Building Permit fee, and Business License Fee all apply, plus any applicable impact fees and utility connection fees. |
| Building Permit Fee (Building Fee + Plan Check Fee + State Surcharge Fee) | Same valuation-based ICCBVD formula as the standard Residential Building Permit: B = local multiplier x Gross ICCBVD Valuation; P = B x 0.65; Y = B x 0.01 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, confirmed applicable to ADUs per the official ADU Handbook. |
Electrical / Mechanical / Plumbing Trade Permit (Residential Replacements & Upgrades)
VerifiedCovers common residential trade work in South Salt Lake — electrical service upgrades, furnace/AC/swamp-cooler replacement, water heater replacement, sprinkler installation, and similar items — each billed as its own over-the-counter flat fee under the Consolidated Fee Schedule, distinct from the valuation-based new-construction Building Permit Fee. EV charger/EVSE installation is electrical work and falls under this same trade-permit process; the Consolidated Fee Schedule does not publish a distinct EV-charger fee line item. Rooftop solar PV installation similarly requires both a structural (Building) permit and an electrical permit under this same process — the city's detailed Over the Counter Flat Fees list (fence, reroof, demolition, sign, electrical service, AC/furnace/swamp-cooler/water-heater replacement, sprinkler, gas meter) contains no distinct 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' line item (Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, checked directly 2026-07-19), so solar electrical work is billed under the applicable general electrical-service flat fee or the valuation-based Building Permit Fee formula, and coordinates with Engineering and the Fire Marshal's Office per the city's general permit-coordination practice.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Applies to residential trade replacement/upgrade work (electrical service upgrade, AC/condenser replacement, furnace replacement, swamp cooler replacement, sprinkler installation, water heater replacement, water pipe inside upgrade, insulation, siding, windows)
- Governed by the adopted NEC (§8.10.080), IMC/IFGC (§8.10.040), and IPC (§8.10.070) per Municipal Code
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application form, used for trade-permit flat-fee items.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service, Inside Upgrade (Residential) | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees (residential list): 'Electrical service inside upgrade ... $50.00.' |
| Electrical Service Upgrade, 200 amps or less (Residential) | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Air Conditioner/Condenser Replacement (Residential) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Furnace Replacement (Residential) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Swamp Cooler Replacement (Residential) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Water Heater Replacement (Residential) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Sprinkler Installation (Residential) | $30.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Gas Meter, Existing Meter Only Needing Service | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A (listed identically for both the commercial and residential over-the-counter flat-fee lists). |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction and structural work in South Salt Lake, regulated by the city's adopted IBC (Municipal Code § 8.10.010) and reviewed against the city's own published Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist. The Total Building Permit Fee uses the same city-wide valuation formula as the Residential Building Permit — Building Fee (B) = local multiplier x Gross ICC Building Valuation Data (ICCBVD) valuation; Plan Check Fee (P) = B x 0.65; State Surcharge Fee (Y) = B x 0.01 — per Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- New commercial construction or structural work regulated by the city's adopted IBC (Municipal Code § 8.10.010) and International Fire Code (§ 8.10.020)
- Complete application submitted through the city's Building Permits process (220 E Morris Avenue, Suite 150)
- Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist items addressed: cover sheet with code/occupancy analysis, plan criteria (allowable areas/heights, occupancy separations, egress, rated walls/openings), site plan, structural sheets, plumbing/mechanical/electrical plans, and — where applicable — a geotechnical (soils) report and civil engineering plans (roads, utilities, storm drainage)
- Plan Check Fee due at time of building permit application; Building Fee and State Surcharge Fee due prior to permit issuance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application (PDF), submitted to the Community Development Department, 220 E Morris Avenue, Suite 150.
- RequiredCommercial Plan Submittal ChecklistCity-published checklist covering cover sheet/code analysis, occupancy load, zone/code summary, site plan, structural sheets, plumbing (DWV isometric, gas piping), mechanical (equipment schedule, ventilation), electrical (service one-line, load calculations), fire (deferred submittals for sprinkler/standpipe/alarm systems, fire flow, fire department access/hydrants), and civil engineering items (roads, water, sewer, storm drainage, BMPs). Sourced verbatim from sslc.gov 'Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist' (DocumentCenter/View/1762), fetched 2026-07-19.
- RequiredCOM Check (Energy Analysis)Required per the Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist's 'Construction Documents' section.
- OptionalGeo Tech Report (Soils Engineering Analysis)Required per the Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist's 'Construction Documents' section.
- RequiredStructural Sheets, Specifications and DetailsDesign professional stamp and signature required for plans 3,000 sq ft or more, per the Commercial Plan Submittal Checklist cover sheet requirements.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Building Fee + Plan Check Fee + State Surcharge Fee) | Building Fee (B) = local multiplier x Gross ICCBVD Valuation; Plan Check Fee (P) = B x 0.65; State Surcharge Fee (Y) = B x 0.01; Total = B + P + Y | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A (Ord. No. 2020-02, § V(Exh. D), 1-8-2020, as amended through Ord. No. 2025-17, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-2025) — this is the same city-wide valuation-based formula used for the Residential Building Permit; South Salt Lake does not publish a separate commercial-only formula. No fixed local multiplier value was published in the fee schedule text itself. |
| Additional Plan Review (beyond initial + 2 reviews) | $56.00/hour | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A: Building/Plan Check Fees include an initial review plus two subsequent reviews at no charge; additional hourly fees beyond that are $56.00/hour. |
| Inspection Re-Fee | $56.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Commencing Construction Prior to Permit Issuance | Additional 100% of the Building Fee | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
VerifiedRequired for commercial tenant improvement and tenant finish work in South Salt Lake, reviewed against the city's own published Tenant Improvement Plan Submittal Checklist. Fees use the same city-wide valuation formula as new commercial construction (Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A) — South Salt Lake does not publish a separate tenant-improvement-specific fee tier.
Verified 2026-07-19 · Source
Requirements
- Commercial tenant improvement or remodel work regulated by the city's adopted IBC (Municipal Code § 8.10.010)
- Building Permit Application submitted through the city's Building Permits process
- Tenant Improvement Plan Submittal Checklist items addressed: floor plan showing adjacent tenants and existing conditions, exit doors and egress paths, fire-rated/occupancy separation walls with through-penetration protection (UL system numbers), differentiation between new and existing construction, room finish flame-spread ratings, seismic bracing for suspended ceilings, and — for spaces over 3,000 sq ft — a Utah State registered architect stamp on all plan sheets
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application (PDF), submitted to the Community Development Department.
- RequiredTenant Improvement Plan Submittal ChecklistCity-published checklist covering floor plan (existing/adjacent tenants, exits), tenant plans (type of improvement, occupancy/fire-rated separation walls, UL through-penetration protection, differentiation of new vs. existing construction, room finishes/flame spread, seismic bracing for suspended ceilings, stair/handrail/guardrail details, wall construction), electrical plans (load calculations, single-line, panel schedule), plumbing plans (isometric, fixture locations, accessible restroom details, fire/smoke damper locations), material specifications, and fire (deferred submittals for sprinkler/alarm systems). Sourced verbatim from sslc.gov 'Tenant Improvement Plan Submittal Checklist' (DocumentCenter/View/1761), fetched 2026-07-19.
- RequiredComCheck ReportsRequired per the Tenant Improvement Plan Submittal Checklist's Tenant Plans section.
- OptionalArchitect Stamp (spaces over 3,000 sq ft)Utah State registered architect original wet stamp and signature required on all plan sheets for tenant spaces over 3,000 sq ft, per the Tenant Improvement Plan Submittal Checklist.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Building Fee + Plan Check Fee + State Surcharge Fee) | Building Fee (B) = local multiplier x Gross ICCBVD Valuation; Plan Check Fee (P) = B x 0.65; State Surcharge Fee (Y) = B x 0.01; Total = B + P + Y | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A — same city-wide valuation formula used for new commercial construction and residential permits; no separate tenant-improvement-specific fee tier is published. |
| Additional Plan Review (beyond initial + 2 reviews) | $56.00/hour | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Inspection Re-Fee | $56.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedSouth Salt Lake does not publish a distinct EV-charger/EVSE fee category. Installing electric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE) is electrical work and is processed through the same over-the-counter trade-permit path as other residential/commercial electrical work, billed under the applicable flat fee in the Consolidated Fee Schedule's electrical-service line items (e.g. Electrical Service Inside Upgrade / Electrical Service Upgrade 200A or less) rather than a standalone EV-specific charge. This is confirmed directly by South Salt Lake's own electrical-mechanical-plumbing-permit entry, which states EV charger/EVSE installation falls under this same trade-permit process and that the Consolidated Fee Schedule carries no distinct EV-charger line item (checked directly 2026-07-19).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Installation of a Level 2 or DC fast EV charger (EVSE) at a residential or commercial property
- New dedicated electrical circuit and/or electrical service/panel upgrade to serve the charger
- Compliance with the National Electrical Code as adopted by South Salt Lake Municipal Code § 8.10.080/8.10.020
Required documents
- RequiredTrade Permit ApplicationOver-the-counter electrical trade permit application filed with the Community Development Department, Building Permits Division (220 E Morris Avenue, Suite 150).
- OptionalElectrical Plan / Circuit DiagramDocumentation of the new EVSE circuit and any panel or service upgrade, required if the installation involves a service change.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Service, Inside Upgrade (Residential) | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, Over the Counter Flat Fees (residential list). Closest applicable flat-fee category for an EV charger circuit/service upgrade; no distinct 'EV Charger' line item exists in this schedule. |
| Electrical Service Upgrade, 200 amps or less (Residential) | $50.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. Applies if the EV charger installation requires a panel/service upgrade to 200A or less. |
Solar Panel / Photovoltaic (PV) Installation Permit
VerifiedSouth Salt Lake tracks rooftop, ground-mount, and carport-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) installations — including battery-storage additions to existing solar — as their own distinct permit-type case category, labeled 'Solar Panels' and issued under a dedicated 'SP' permit-number prefix (e.g. SP25-0903, SP25-0923, SP25-0870, SP25-0935, SP25-0918, SP25-0959), confirmed directly in the city's own official monthly Community Development Permit Reports published on sslc.gov. However, the Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A contains no distinct 'solar' or 'photovoltaic' fee line item — confirmed by a direct full-text check of the fee schedule on 2026-07-21, which turned up zero mentions of 'solar' or 'photovoltaic.' Solar installations are instead billed under the same city-wide valuation-based Building Permit Fee formula used for other non-flat-fee, valuation-tracked work: Building Fee (B) = local multiplier x project valuation; Plan Check Fee (P) = B x 0.65; State Surcharge Fee (Y) = B x 0.01. This is confirmed by the city's own Building Permit Application, which requires a 'Valuation of Project (Not New Construction – Includes Labor and Materials)' field for exactly this kind of work, and corroborated by the real dollar valuations recorded against 'Solar Panels' (SP) permits in the city's official November 2025 permit report — e.g. $499,113.00 for a Creative Energies solar expansion/new-building install, $41,974.00 for a Spring Solar 7.2 kW/18-panel array, and $22,300.00 for an ES Solar battery addition to an existing system — unlike the flat-fee 'Residential/Commercial Counter Review' trade permits (fences, reroofs, AC/furnace/water-heater swaps) in the same report, which carry no valuation figure at all.
Verified 2026-07-21 · Source
Requirements
- Rooftop, ground-mount, or carport-mount solar PV system installation, or a battery-storage addition to an existing solar system, filed under the city's dedicated 'Solar Panels' (SP) permit-type case category
- Building Permit Application submitted with a completed 'Valuation of Project' figure (installed cost including labor and materials), used to calculate the Building Fee per Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A
- Compliance with the adopted National Electrical Code (NEC) per Municipal Code § 8.10.080 for PV wiring/interconnection work
- Compliance with the adopted IBC/IRC per Municipal Code § 8.10.010 for roof-mount structural attachment
- Electrical Contractor (and General Contractor, where applicable) name and state license number listed on the Building Permit Application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial South Salt Lake Building Permit Application (PDF), submitted to the Community Development Department, 220 E Morris Avenue, Suite 150. Includes a 'Valuation of Project (Not New Construction – Includes Labor and Materials)' field used to calculate the Building Fee for solar installs and battery additions.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee (Building Fee + Plan Check Fee + State Surcharge Fee) | Building Fee (B) = local multiplier x project Valuation (installed cost, labor and materials); Plan Check Fee (P) = B x 0.65; State Surcharge Fee (Y) = B x 0.01; Total = B + P + Y | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A — the same city-wide valuation-based formula used for the Residential and Commercial Building Permits; no distinct solar/photovoltaic fee line item is published. Confirmed applicable via the city's Building Permit Application's 'Valuation of Project' field and the real project valuations recorded against 'Solar Panels' (SP) permits in the city's official November 2025 Community Development Permit Report (e.g. $499,113.00, $41,974.00, $22,300.00). |
| Additional Plan Review (beyond initial + 2 reviews) | $56.00/hour | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A: Building/Plan Check Fees include an initial review plus two subsequent reviews at no charge; additional hourly fees beyond that are $56.00/hour. |
| Inspection Re-Fee | $56.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
| Commencing Construction Prior to Permit Issuance | Additional 100% of the Building Fee | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A. |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedSouth Salt Lake's own municipal Fire Department (not Unified Fire Authority) — via the Office of the Fire Marshal — reviews and permits automatic fire sprinkler system and fire alarm system installations, modifications, and repairs. Both system types are filed through the same online South Salt Lake Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal 'Fire Permit Application,' which the city's own official Portal Guide states also covers underground fire lines, clean agent/hood systems/paint booths, tent/temporary structures, firework stands, and high-piled racking. Fees are billed separately for sprinkler vs. alarm work, scaled by covered square footage, per Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C ('Fire Marshal Inspections').
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Installation, modification, or repair of an automatic fire sprinkler system or a fire alarm system requires a Fire Permit filed through the South Salt Lake Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal
- Compliance with the adopted International Fire Code (IFC) per Municipal Code § 8.10.020
- All newly constructed structures used for human occupancy require an automatic fire extinguishing system per Municipal Code § 8.10.030 (International Fire Code § 903.1) — broader than the state-minimum IFC trigger
- Project plans and spec sheets must be uploaded with the Fire Permit Application before it is considered complete, per the city's official Fire Permit + Inspection Portal Guide
- Contractor information (State of Utah licensed fire-protection or electrical contractor, as applicable) listed on the application via the portal's contractor dropdown, or entered manually if the contractor cannot be found there
Required documents
- RequiredFire Permit Application (Fire Department Permit + Inspection Portal)Online application filed through the South Salt Lake Fire Department's official Permit + Inspection Portal; covers sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and other Fire Marshal-reviewed system types.
- RequiredProject Plans and Spec SheetsUploaded at the bottom of the Fire Permit Application; the city's official Portal Guide instructs applicants to read the plan requirements before submitting.
- RequiredContractor InformationState of Utah licensed contractor information, entered via the portal's contractor dropdown or provided manually in the contractor information section if the contractor cannot be found in the dropdown, per the official Portal Guide.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Sprinkler System, up to 8,000 sq ft | $150.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C, 'Fire Marshal Inspections' table. |
| Automatic Sprinkler System, over 8,000 sq ft | $300.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C. |
| Automatic Sprinkler System, third and any subsequent submittal | 40% of prior fee | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C: 'Third and any subsequent submittal ... 40% of prior fee.' |
| Fire Alarm System, up to 5,000 sq ft | $120.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C. |
| Fire Alarm System, over 5,000 sq ft | $300.00 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.C. |
Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Review
VerifiedSouth Salt Lake does not issue a standalone 'change of use permit' product distinct from its Business Licensing process. Per the city's own official Business Licensing FAQ: 'If your proposed use is allowed in the zoning district and is a change of use from prior uses, the building and site will be required to be brought into current compliance with all Municipal Code, Building Code and Fire Code requirements.' In practice this means a new Business License Application (required for any new business or change of ownership regardless of use change, per Municipal Code § 5.02.040), a zoning-use check against Title 17, a business/fire compliance inspection, and — where the use or occupancy classification actually changes — a Certificate of Occupancy inspection billed at a flat fee under Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, plus a Building Permit if compliance work requires construction.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Confirm the new use is an allowed use in the applicable zoning district under Title 17 of the South Salt Lake Municipal Code, per the city's official Business Licensing FAQ (contact the Planning Division with questions)
- Submit a new Business License Application — required for any new business or change of ownership at a location, whether or not the use itself changes, per Municipal Code § 5.02.040; business licenses are not transferable
- If the proposed use represents a change of use from the prior tenant/use, the building and site must be brought into current compliance with Municipal Code, Building Code, and Fire Code requirements, per the Business Licensing FAQ
- Business/fire compliance inspection scheduled as part of the business license application; all items on the resulting inspection correction report must be resolved before license approval
- If a compliance item requires construction, a Building Permit Application must be submitted with a Utah-licensed General Contractor before the follow-up inspection can be scheduled, per the Business Licensing FAQ
- Certificate of Occupancy inspection required to close out a use/occupancy-classification change, billed per occurrence under the Consolidated Fee Schedule
Required documents
- RequiredBusiness License ApplicationRequired new (non-transferable) application for the business, submitted to the Business Licensing Division, per Municipal Code § 5.02.040.
- OptionalBuilding Permit ApplicationRequired only if the compliance review identifies work that requires a permit (see the Commercial Building Permit and Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit entries in this dataset); must be filed with a Utah-licensed General Contractor.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Occupancy Inspection | $300.00/occurrence | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, 'Other Fees': 'Certificate of Occupancy inspection ... $300.00/occurrence.' |
| Business License Fee (category-dependent) | Varies by business category, e.g. Professional & Personal Service $254.00 initial/$145.00 renewal; Retail General/Wholesale $671.00 initial/$562.00 renewal; Restaurant $829.00 initial/$576.00 renewal | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.030.A 'General License Fees' — the underlying business license fee is set by business category, not by whether the application involves a change of use; a new license/application fee applies regardless. |
| Third and Subsequent Business License Inspection | $50.00/appointment | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A, 'Other Fees.' Applies if repeat follow-up inspections are needed to clear a compliance correction list. |
| Building Permit Fee (if compliance work requires construction) | Same valuation-based formula as the Commercial Building Permit / Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit entries: Building Fee (B) = local multiplier x Gross ICCBVD Valuation; Plan Check Fee (P) = B x 0.65; State Surcharge Fee (Y) = B x 0.01 | South Salt Lake Consolidated Fee Schedule § 3.11.040.A; applies only if the change-of-use compliance review requires permitted construction work. |
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.
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